Reformatting and reinstallation of Windows XP SP1. (Product key issue)

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• Error of reinstallation of Windows Vista, the product key already in use

  I have windows vista Home premium SP1 installed on my desktop. due to some problems, I have two partitions formatted and reinstalled. but when I try to activate it says that the activation key is already in use. so I can't update and im getting a lot of problems like gel, auto restart, etc... Please someone help me sort

  Go to the manufacturing office support web site and search for Windows Vista drivers for your specific model number. Also look for recent updates, even if your PC comes with Windows Vista preinstalled.

  Then download all the drivers in a folder on your hard drive and install all of them, starting with the card mother/chipset, SATA, LAN, Audio, drivers, and so on.

  For the problems of graphics card check download site of the manufacture of the graphics card for the latest Windows Vista drivers for your card.
  ATI: http://support.amd.com/us/gpudownload/Pages/index.aspx
  NVIDIA: http://www.nvidia.com/Download/index5.aspx?lang=en-us

  If the computer is now stable then activate: how to activate Windows Vista by phone
  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/940315
  http://www.mydigitallife.info/2008/10/13/how-to-activate-Windows-Vista-by-phone-activation/

  JS
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  Never be afraid to ask. This forum has some of the best people in the world to help.

• Windows XP Home Product Key issues

  I'm in a jam of sorts.  I have a Dell laptop which has crushed and need to reinstall XP Home.  The problem is that I can't find my XP Home CD that came with my Dell.  I have a CD Windows XP Home from a walkway all-in-one who is dead and is now trashed.  I ran the installation worked fine all except for the start of the Activation.  He said the incorrect product key.  I used a tool recommended on another site to save the old product key upward, but nothing seems to work - the old key from the Dell CD or one of my gateway.  I don't know what to do at this point?

  If you have an OEM version of Windows XP, product key sticker should be placed on the computer/laptop tower by the retailer. Note that Microsoft will not be able to help you with an OEM version.

  Contact Dell to discuss it.

  TaurArian [MVP] 2005-2011 - Update Services

• Motherboard has failed on the computer running Windows XP Professional. Can I replace the motherboard and re - install Windows with my product key?

  My computer was assembled by myself has worked for many years, the operating system is win xp pro OEM.  The motherboard has failed and I'm replacing it with a newer version, that is no longer available. I can re - install win xp pro using any win xp pro not oem and using original key to activate? I understand the oem rules as it relates to a registered oem (Dell, Acer, etc) but my oem copy was bought at retail and as far as I know is not related to a named oem. In fact, I'd say I'm oem as I made the original equipment.

  There is disagreement on that. I've seen people claim that if you change the motherboard, you essentially create a new PC (which would mean you would need another license as an OEM license can be used on a PC and never transferred to another).

  And then there are people who say that it is the OEM who decides what constitutes a new PC. I tend to support this point of view, personally. But there is disagreement.
  BTW, if you bought the OEM CD has no impact on the license.
  After installation, you may need the Microsoft phone to activate (in other words, if the activation over the Internet does not work).

• Windows vista home basic original dics32bit sp1 product key will not work say code invalid disc P/N N353G

  Windows vista home basic original dics32bit sp1 product key will not work say code invalid disc P/N N353G

  I reinstalled my windows vista.made a clean install removed windows xp sp3 when I try to activate my windows vista Home Basic sp1 it say not validates the code supplied with the disc, the code is below my laptop and the cd is in the package with my laptop, I used the key once when I re-installed my operating system once and it worked perfectly

  If you get this message before you try to turn it on, it means generally that you must not read or wrong entered the key.

  Use a magnifying glass and a bright light to read the key (or ask someone else to read it for you)

  In particular check the characters B/8 and G/C/Q.

• Windows 7 Home Premium 64 SP1 Activation with a non - SP1 product key

  I have a problem of activation Windows 7 Home Premium 64 bit SP1 properly installed .iso digital river with the original product key on my laptop.

  -Code error 0xC004E003

  -The original product key isn't for SP1.  Since the Windows label on the laptop is worn out, I can't read, so used a Belarc program to recover the product key.

  -Found an article not far SP1 product key cannot activate SP1 package, unlike a response by a moderator to a similar question.

  -There is an instruction for a telephone activation.  Problem is, to my activation window, no phone option exists.  Only "buy...". ","Enter another... ". «and "Contact Microsoft...» ». Options.  The last option redirect to a Help window, giving no phone number or contact information.

  Given that the HARD drive is formatted and recovery partition is removed, clean install is the only option available at the moment.  What can I do now?

  Mark

  If the computer came with win 7 pre installed the it is OEM.  A touch of detail will not work with OEM.  You must either install the OEM with the original key or the new version with a touch of detail.

  OEM keys are related to the material and any significant hware can launch a pop-up not true reactivation

  There is no hardware changes, since it is a laptop. As I wrote, the COA product key is worn out and unreadable.

  How can I get an OEM version? The recovery partition is gone.

  Option 1:

  If the COA sticker is damaged, you must use the recovery partition to reinstall Windows 7, it will be exempt from the need to use the product key to activate your installation of Windows 7.

  Option 2:

  If your recovery partition is not available or damaged, you must contact the manufacturer of your computer, and request that a defined recovery disk you can use to reinstall Windows 7. They could practice a small shipping and handling. This will exempt the need to also use the product key.

  Option 3:

  If neither options 1 or 2 is possible, then you will need to invest in a new license of full version of detail.

• I reinstalled windows 7 and its type such as a product key different as if that no longer works?

  I reinstalled windows 7 on my labtop and when I type in the product key for windows acctivivate and its saying enter a different product key or get help online ive reinstalled before and it was ok? is there a limited number

  Skip entering your product key Windows 7 and complete the installation.

  When you reach the desktop, click Start, right-click on computer

  Click on properties

  Scroll down to the Windows Activation

  Click the link x days before activation.

  Click on the link that says: "show me other ways to activate.

  Enter the product key

  Click next

  Select the Activation of the phone

  Click Next when you enter your key page

  Select your country

  Click Next, call the number listed

  Be sure to explain your situation to the Appeals Officer.

  Provide the installation generated when ID requested by the call agent

  They give a confirmation ID in return, enter it

  Click next to complete the activation.

  However, the requirements for the media upgrade is that you have an operating system already eligible such as Windows XP or Vista installed to use it. Since the Windows 7 end user license agreement.

  15 UPDATES. To use upgrade software, you must first be licensed for the software that is eligible for the upgrade. After the upgrade, this agreement takes the place of the agreement for the software that you upgraded. After upgrade, you can no longer use the software that you upgraded.

  So, if you are always denied, you will just have to reinstall Windows XP or Vista and let it do the verification of eligibility.

  or

  How to activate Windows 7 manually (activate by phone)
   
  1) click Start and in the search for box type: slui.exe 4
   
  (2) press the ENTER"" key.
   
  (3) select your "country" in the list.
   
  (4) choose the option "activate phone".
   
  (5) stay on the phone (do not select/press all options) and wait for a person to help you with the activation.
   
  (6) explain your problem clearly to the support person.
   
  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/950929/en-us

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• I want to reformat my PC, my problem is the product key. It was damaged by the fire, I can it acquire again and how?

  I am a victim of the fire later in June 2011. Now I want to reformat my PC, my problem is the product key. It was damaged by the fire, I can it acquire again and how?
  

  Original title: product key problem
  

  If the license is still installed, follow these steps:

  Here are four utilities, which can display your product keys if they are still there:
  Belarc Advisor: http://www.belarc.com/free_download.html
  (He did a good job of providing a wealth of information.)

  Also: http://www.magicaljellybean.com/keyfinder.shtml
  and: http://www.nirsoft.net/utils/product_cd_key_viewer.html
  and RockXP: http://www.majorgeeks.com/download4138.html which has additional features

• The product key you entered will not work with this edition of Windows Vista. You must run the Windows Vista Setup program or enter a Windows Vista business product key

  Product key bad for the wrong version?

  Hello

  Recently the computer in business inherited from a friend, very fast and very good. Regardless of the operating system no - geniue, is with Vista Business, while the thumbnail of authentication is Vista Ultimate. I took a screenshot of what it says when I put Vista Ultimate product key: (it does not appear if you are unable to use it: P)

  http://S13.PostImage.org/57nfn5pqv/vistareg.jpg

  He said: "the product key you entered will not work with this edition of Windows Vista. You must run the Windows Vista Setup program or enter a Windows Vista Business product key."

  How would the installation of Windows Vista? My files would still be there when you need him? My drivers would still exist? No matter what to get deleted or become unusable? He would return to SP1? Any response is welcome.

  You can order form of the manufacturer's recovery media.

  The reason why the system as non-authentique shows currently is using a license in Volume KMS - these licenses must be re-activated at least every 6 months by connecting to the KMS user license activation server.

  It will require a reformat and reinstall whatever you do, unless you can connect to the KMS - Volume media server cannot be upgraded under normal conditions.

• Windows XP Pro product key

  I got a laptop for my father and I try to reformat & get going for him. I got an operating system disk Windows XP Pro to the place of the local computer. I am trying to install & using the product key on the bottom of the laptop tells me that the CD key is not valid. The Lady instead of the computer told me that the product key on the bottom of the laptop is what I needed. As I walked she told me that they reformat for $80. So if the product key at the bottom of my laptop does not work, how they will reformat? Something smells like fish on this subject. My question is how can I get a valid product key code?

  This is a question for the people who sold you the XP disc.  Microsoft sells more than XP, and as much as I know they will probably not help with activation.  You might have a chance with the manufacturer of the laptop; they might be able to give (sell) you the installation media that work with the product key on the computer.

• I need to reinstall windows 7 without product key

  Hi, I bought a laptop computer some time ago and now, I got a blue screen that says: I have an error and he needs to do a repair, but he maintains that start over and over again.  So it seems I now need to reinstall windows 7 but I have never had a product key I need to be able to download the ISO.  Is there another way to download windows 7 without product key?  And is there to generate a new product key or anyway to retrieve the original?

  You will need to order a DVD of restoration factory distributor of the laptop.

• How can I reinstall Windows 10 without product key?

  Original title: windows problem

  I installed windows 10 once by Microsoft account. After some time, my computer got slow & I wanted to uninstall. After my computer stable, I tried to reinstall. But he's asking for product key? I downloaded free Microsoft account. How could I have reinstall the window 10 without product key?

  After the upgrade to Windows 10, you cannot use your Windows 7 or Windows 8/8.1 product key.

  Click on this Later.

  

  Check if you have installed November update:

  How to check if you downloaded or installed the update Windows 10 November

  If you do, then all you need to do is change the using your Windows 7 product key or product key 8:

  Click Start > settings > Update & security > Activation > change product key and then enter the new product key, and then click Next to activate

  

  If you do not have the November update, download it, and then do an upgrade of the repair:

  How to download official Windows 10 ISO files

  then

  How to: upgrade an of repair using the file ISO for Windows 10

  also check

  How to install and activate Windows 10 using your Windows 7 or Windows 8 product key

  also

  How to find your product key after the upgrade to Windows 10

• The Windows 7 Professional product key you typed is invalid for activation?

  Hi, I'm a user of Dell who recently installed Windows 8. He wouldn't let me dualboot, so I installed it on my C: drive. I then installed 7 on my D: drive (I also have an E: drive but it is for storage). Now I get the following error message 'the Windows 7 Professional product key you typed is invalid for activation' I went to the proproties system and clicked on activiate now. After that, I have 3 choices.

  1 buy a new product key.

  2. enter a new product key.

  3. contact Microsoft to help solve this problem.

  So I tried clicking on the third on. Then this help file came.

  Several support options

  If you can't find an answer here, try these additional support options.

  Ask someone for help

  • Get a friend to help you on the Internet

    If you have computer-savvy friends, use the Windows Remote Assistance to allow access to a friend your computer on the Internet and help solve you a problem. You can watch what they're doing and interact with them while they help you.

  • Ask the experts and other users of Windows

    There are a lot of people knowledgeable in online communities who can answer questions such as yours. The Microsoft Answers site is a great place to start.

  • Contact technical support

    Go online to contact your computer manufacturer or Support Microsoft client for technical assistance. Microsoft technical support is also available by email, chat or telephone.

  Other resources

  • Get more on the Windows website

    The Windows Web site has more information, downloads, and ideas to get the most out of your Windows 7 PC.

  • Find Info for IT professionals

    If you are an IT professional, go to the Microsoft TechNet site to find detailed technical information.

  Any ideas?

  You use a Dell OEM SLP key on a hp computer. It would never work.

  If your hp COST is for professional, you can change the product key to the one on your COA. If this isn't the case, you can buy professional or return to windows, your computer comes with that.

• Reinstalling Windows 7 Ultimate - product key error

  My hard drive crashed, I replaced the hard drive and I'm trying to reinstall windows 7 ultimate.  The problem is that the product key, I have a upgrade (I've upgraded from a version of XP OEM) and now I have an invalid product key.  What should I do?

  How to activate Windows 7 or Vista manually (activate by phone)
  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/950929/en-us

  1) click Start and in the search for box type: slui.exe 4
  (2) press the ENTER"" key.
  (3) select your "country" in the list.
  (4) choose the option "activate phone".
  (5) stay on the phone * do not select/press any option * and wait for a person to help you.
  (6) clearly explain your problem to the support person.
  (7) the person must give you a confirmation ID, copy it down on paper,
  (8) check that the ID is correct in reading the support person.
  (9) to enter the ID number, then click 'Next' to complete the activation process.

  ----------------------------  Alternatives -------------------------------------

  To enable the use of the phone
  1. open Activation of Windows by clicking on the Start button, right click on computer, clicking Properties.
  then by clicking on activate Windows now. ?

  2. click on show me other ways to activate.

  3 type your Windows 7 product key, and then click Next.

  4. click on use the automated telephone and then click Next.
  If you are prompted for an administrator password or a confirmation, type the password or provide confirmation.

  5. click on the location nearest you from the drop-down list, and then click Next.

  6. call one of the available phone numbers listed. An automated system will guide you through the activation process.

  7. When prompted, enter the installation ID that is listed on your screen in your phone keypad.

  8 Note the confirmation ID the phone system gives you.

  9. under the terms of step 3, type the confirmation ID in the space provided, click Next, and then follow the instructions.

  10. If the activation is not successful, stay on the line to be transferred to a product activation agent who can help you.

  Microsoft Activation centers worldwide telephone numbers:
  http://www.Microsoft.com/licensing/existing-customers/activation-centers.aspx
  (This site is for activating Volume License, but if you call, they will help you)

  The phone number is not working:
  Microsoft Wordwide contacts: http://www.microsoft.com/worldwide/default.aspx

  Activation and registration of a Microsoft product
  http://support.Microsoft.com/?kbid=326851
  Windows activation: (888) 571-2048

  J W Stuart: http://www.pagestart.com

• I received 5 Lightroom as a gift a few months ago and cannot install it because my new computer doesn't have a CD player. Instead, I downloaded the demo and hoped I could enter a product key, but was never invited. Now, the trial has ended and I still

  I received 5 Lightroom as a gift a few months ago and cannot install it because my new computer doesn't have a CD player. Instead, I downloaded the demo and hoped I could enter a product key, but was never invited. Now, the trial has ended and I still have not been invited, just denied access. What should I do to go on the record as owning this software?

  Hi junenfante,

  Please see the download links where you can download the installer and activate the product using the serial key.

  WIN: Adobe - Lightroom: for Windows

  MAC: Adobe - Lightroom: for Macintosh

  Kind regards

  Sheena